Although the Obamas are the first to bring a Portuguese water puppy into the White House, they were not the first to consider it. Former President Bush once considered the same breed. Bush nixed the idea after deciding it wouldn’t be fair to the dog since he didn’t speak a word of Portuguese.

The internet site was created to help homeless persons get back on their feet. The Web site also is a venue where visitors can donate money, services and goods to help. The first recipient is described as a heavily bearded man, poorly dressed, un-bathed, and reeking of alcohol. So far $2,578 dollars has been raised for Joaquin Phoenix

This marks the first time in 8 years that a letter was written by a president and crayons were not involved.